Us
How we started dating!
James and I met in Statesboro, Georgia, where I was serving as a Focus missionary at Georgia Southern University. James was a farmer at the time with 920 Cattle & Co., working long hours on the farm. I hardly saw the man!
Most days, I saw James in passing: at Mass, at prayer in the morning before work (oh he's a holy man??) and with his roommate, Justin, who was also my teammate.
Months later, James and I helped with the 8th grade confirmation retreat at our parish, St. Matthew. James was being a little friendlier than the usual, "Hello, Sofia." Who knew sparks would soon be flying during an ice-breaker for middle schoolers.
James then asked me on a date about a month later, at the Easter vigil. Alleluia am I right!!!! After about 2.5 weeks, 5 dates, and 2 phone calls to Fr. Kevin, James cleared all of my fears of a long distance relationship. His character, woo, and virtue were so evident. His pursuit and persistence made me feel so free!
My friend Rosemary took great photos at Karen and Walker's wedding in Oxford, MS. I got to show James around my alma mater!
The two of us with James's Godson, Thomas James!
Sofia and I love downtown Austin in the evenings. I don't get to visit as often as I would like, so I always try to soak it up when I am there. This was after dinner on a beautiful rooftop bar, P6.
Sofia's friends Tianna, Amanda, and Abby throw some amazing parties at their new home!
The St. Louis Museum of Art is beautiful and free! St. Louis has been a patron of ours since Sofia started work at St. Louis King of France Parish in Austin, TX. St. Louis, pray for us!
Our engagement was after daily Mass on August 17th, 2024. I think I surprised Sofia, but she claims she knew all along.
Mt. Bonnell in Austin, TX. The sun sets over the water. Sofia and I love to order a pizza from Pinthouse and drink Eastciders Cider together as a date here.
Ladybird Lake in Austin, TX, was a favorite spot of ours this past summer.
Sam Charnock is the star of every party he is at!This is James's old roommates first son, his Godson's older brother.
Sofia and I together at her friend Bridgette's wedding in Pass Christian, MS. I was nervous to meet Sofia's friends, but they were very welcoming and made me feel right at home.
We love a relaxing day on the water at Lake Sinclair in Milledgeville, GA.
Sofia's first time skiing. We went to Copper Mountain, CO, and took a half-day class together. We had a blast together, and Sofia learned a lot on the slopes (she got back up, don't worry).
Group photo after ski trip! They came out to celebrate James's birthday with a ski trip.
Sofia and I went hiking in Golden Gate Canyon State Park near Golden, CO. This was moments before Sofia tripped and sprained her ankle. Luckily, a physical therapist passed by immediately after!
James orders me flowers about twice a month. Freytag's Florist in Austin, TX knows us very well! Thank you for my beautiful arrangements, James :)
James took me to Evergreen, CO for a day trip and coffee date. We saw ice fishers on the lake!
For all the days along the way
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